Buttermilk Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet
Buttermilk Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet bakes up with a deeply crisp, golden crust and a tender, moist crumb inside. The gentle tang of buttermilk balances the rich lard and butter, letting the clean corn flavors shine without sweetness. Serve warm alongside chili, barbecue, or weeknight soups, or slice it for a hearty brunch side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttermilk Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Put a cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine white cornmeal, yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed. Add buttermilk, lard, and vegetable oil; stir until combined. Mix in the egg until a smooth batter forms.
- 3
Take the hot cast iron skillet out of the oven, melt the butter in the hot skillet, then pour in the batter. Sprinkle with paprika and kosher salt. Return the skillet to the preheated oven.
- 4
Lower the temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake until the cornbread is golden brown and pulling away from the sides of the skillet, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Cut into wedges.
- Calories 250.26 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 5.39 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 34.85 g 13%
- Total Fat 10.3 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.17 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.03 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 73.89 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.99 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 46.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 131.09 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 19.09 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Buttermilk Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, and Buttermilk. Each serving provides about 250.26 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttermilk Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, Buttermilk, Cornmeal. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttermilk Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 250.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttermilk Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Buttermilk Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet healthy?
- Buttermilk Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 250.26 calories and 5.39 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.17 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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